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Incident Overview
Two people died after a motorcycle left the road and struck a tree at Beenleigh on Thursday night, 14 August 2026.
Location and Time
- Date and time: Shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday, 14 August 2026.
- Location: Milne Street, Beenleigh, Queensland.
Motorcycle Involved
Police said a green Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja left the roadway and collided with a tree.
Fatalities
The rider, a 46-year-old man from Beenleigh, and the pillion passenger, a 22-year-old woman from South Maclean, both died at the scene.
Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Information can be provided to police by quoting reference QP2601582571.
Source
This article is based on the original Queensland Police report, published on 14 August 2026.